YOUTH
SPORTS PERFORMANCE TRAINING.
Strength, power and durability for athletes 8 and up. 1-on-1 or small groups, every rep coached and every session tracked, in a private gym in Irvine.
WHERE THEY WENT
FROM MY GYM TO D1.
A few of the athletes I’ve trained who went on to play Division I softball.
GEORGIA
Riley Orcutt · Pitcher
PENN STATE
Jenna Nelson · Outfield
UTAH
Kennedy Proctor · Catcher
MARSHALL
Erica Holt · Outfield
SAN DIEGO
Taylor Johnson · 1st Base
SOUTH CAROLINA
Emma Sellers · Shortstop
EVERY SPORT
SAME FOUNDATION.
THE EXTRA WORK IS A BIT DIFFERENT.
THE FOUNDATION
- Form.
- Load.
- Speed.
Every athlete, every sport.
Soccer · Football
THE EXTRA WORK
- Deceleration.
- Single-leg strength.
- Hamstring durability.
Cutting, stopping and contact. Built to hold up through a full season.
Basketball · Volleyball · Beach volleyball · Tennis
THE EXTRA WORK
- Landing mechanics.
- Leg strength.
- Ankle stability.
Hundreds of jumps and landings every week. Built to jump higher and land safer.
Baseball · Softball
THE EXTRA WORK
- Rotational power.
- Shoulder durability.
- Hip mobility.
Every throw and swing is a rotation. Built to throw and swing harder without the arm paying for it.
Gymnastics · Rock climbing · Fencing · Swimming
THE EXTRA WORK
- Joint stability.
- Mobility.
- Trunk control.
Strength in awkward positions, held under control. Built to move with control and stay healthy.
THE TIER SYSTEM
BY READINESS, NOT BY AGE.
Tiers are development stages, not age groups. A high schooler can start at Prime. Every session is logged in my coaching app, and athletes move up only when they hit 100% of the standards. No ego lifting. No skipped steps.
- 01
PRIME.
Movement literacy
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
Softer landings, squats with good form and movement with good body control.
- 02
CHARGE.
Load & control
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
Weights lifted with clean form and strong position held under load.
- 03
PEAK.
Explosive power
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
Higher jumps, harder throws and swings, and full practices handled with no issues.
- 04
MAX.
Absolute output
WHAT YOU’LL SEE
Position-specific strength and power, ready for showcases and college-level training.
MY PHILOSOPHY
I DON’T TRAIN KIDS TO MAKE THEM SORE. I TRAIN THEM TO LAST.
Injury-proofing comes first: landing, stopping and trunk strength. Strength and power are built on top of it.
+24% average lower-body strength gain
50+ youth athletes trained this year
WHAT PARENTS SAY
Excellent coach. He designed specific workouts to help my child recover from a volleyball ankle injury and improve speed and strength. Highly recommend!
Venya is very dedicated, patient, friendly and knowledgeable. My son is really enjoying every training with him. Venya makes sure each exercise properly targets the intended muscles.
HOW IT STARTS
YOUR FREE ASSESSMENT.
- 0–15 MIN
MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT.
I watch how your athlete moves and find strengths and weak spots.
- 15–35 MIN
BASELINE TESTING.
Simple jump, strength and agility tests to set their starting numbers.
- 35–50 MIN
TIER PLACEMENT.
I recommend the right tier and how often to train.
- 50–60 MIN
THEIR PLAN.
You leave knowing what your athlete will work on for the next few months.
Will lifting weights stunt my child’s growth?
Absolutely not. This is a long-standing myth that has been debunked by the NSCA and pediatric organizations. In fact, properly supervised resistance training increases bone density and tendon strength, which actually reduces the risk of injury in their sport. I prioritize movement quality over heavy weight.
What is the best age to start?
I accept athletes as young as 8 years old. At the Prime stage, we don’t use heavy barbells. We focus on movement literacy: teaching them how to run, jump, land, and squat using their own body weight. This builds the coordination they need before puberty hits.
My child plays soccer or baseball. Is this specific to their sport?
We build the engine; the sport is just where they drive the car. Whether it’s soccer, baseball, or lacrosse, strength and power carry over to every sport. I train the qualities every athlete needs (strength, power, deceleration and rotational power) that transfer to every field and court sport. On top of that, each sport gets its own extra work, like landing mechanics for court sports or shoulder durability for baseball.
How large are the training groups?
Small. I cap youth sessions at 4 athletes. This ensures your child gets the attention of a private session with the energy and competitiveness of a group environment. They can’t hide in the back of the class here.
How flexible is the scheduling?
I keep it simple. You have direct access to me via text, and we coordinate schedules week to week. I know plans change, and sending a quick text is much faster than logging into a system.
READY TO START?
BOOK YOUR ATHLETE’S
FREE ASSESSMENT.
Sixty minutes. I’ll see how your athlete moves, test the basics, and show you exactly where they should start.